In a statement issued to GamesIndustry.biz, Sony has denied any responsibility for the closure of Lik-Sang - accusing the online retailer of "sour grapes".

In a statement issued to GamesIndustry.biz, Sony has
denied any responsibility for the closure of Lik-Sang -
accusing the online retailer of "sour grapes".

The statement begins by observing that Sony Computer
Entertainment has successfully
sued Pacific Game Technology, which uses Lik-Sang as one
of its trading names, for infringing intellectual property
rights.

"Lik-Sang did not contest this case (i.e. they did not turn
up and therefore incurred no legal costs). We have been
awarded substantial costs against Lik-Sang which have not
been paid," the statement claims.

"We would therefore strongly deny that our actions have had
anything to do with this website closing (we assume the legal
entity is still trading), and would suggest that this release
is sour grapes on behalf of Lik-Sang which is aimed to
belittle Sony Computer Entertainment and the British judicial
system that found against them."

Earlier today, Lik-Sang announced it was going out of
business, citing a series of lawsuits filed by Sony as the
reason for the closure. The retailer also alleged that
several SCE executives purchased import PSP hardware and
software on its website.

Sony responded, "The purchasing of PSP consoles by SCE
employees would be for investigatory purposes. We would also
like to express our surprise at a company releasing personal
information about its consumers, as this is contrary to data
protection principles around the world."

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